Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1913. "Swimming class at a naval training station. Many a merchant sailor cannot swim, but it is because he has never been in the navy. Here the instruction is part of the curriculum. In this generation a bluejacket who cannot swim is a rarity." National Photo Co. View full size.
  BUY PRINT    Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1913. "Swimming class at a naval training station. Many a merchant sailor cannot swim, but it is because he has never been in the navy. Here the instruction is part of the curriculum. In this generation a bluejacket who cannot swim is a rarity." National Photo Co. | Click image for Comments. | Home | Browse All Photos